Ridge gourd Jaggery Curry (Beerakaya curry)

Preparation of Ridge gourd Jaggery curry :

The Ridge Gourd is an extremely popular vegetable in the African, Asian and the Arabic countries. It is also known by other names such as loofah, luffa, turai, turiya, tori etc. Originally believed to be originated in the Arabic desserts, this vegetable has spread throughout the world. It is a dark green, ridged vegetable having white pulp with white seeds embedded in spongy flesh. All species of ridge gourd/loofah are edible, but they must be consumed before they mature, or else they will be too woody and fibrous to eat.

Many of us doesn't show interest to eat ridge gourd but it is very healthy vegetable. This recipe is very tasty Ur children will also like this curry. 

Lets see the preparation of this recipe

Ingredients

Ridge Gourd - 5

Jaggery - 1/4 cup

Oil - 3 tsp

Tamarind juice - 1/4 cup

Turmeric -  a pinch

Salt as required

For Powder

Red Chillies - 4

Channa dal - 1 tsp

Urad dal - 1 tsp

Mustard - 1/2 tsp

Hing - a pinch

Oil - 3 tsp

Procedure

Heat oil in a kadai. Then add mustard seeds after they spultter add channa dal, urad dal, red chillies and hing. Saute for few minutes until they turn into golden brown color.

Grind all the above ingredients into a powder.

Peel the skin of ridge gourd and chop them into round shape pieces.

Now heat oil in a kadai and add these pieces. Saute for few seconds.

Add jaggery and tamarind juice. Cover it for some time.

If Ridge gourd pieces are smooth then add salt and grounded powder.

Ridge gourd Jaggery curry is ready. Serve it hot with rice.

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